点评:This is a very interesting and meaningful venue for learning and discovering facts of life from early age. Children of 3 months to early teens (and older) are welcome in Children's Discovery Museum (opened in 2004) at 101 E Beaufort Street in Normal IL.
This modern museum offers a wide variety of programs and activities, described in detail in many printed sources and online, as well. They welcome and encourage, and get the children interested to participate in learning activities, when visiting the museum.
There's a list of interactive exhibit galleries, where a playing environment is an enjoyable process of learning. The galleries, located on three floors of the museum, create a learning medium, for instance implementing the stages of the program Playful Learners, Early Explorers, Day Camps -- all programs are age-oriented; the exhibits in Discover My World gallery on the 1st floor are quite exciting for children -- I saw many small kids becoming very interested in the exhibits. The museum introduces children to some laws of physics, they learn about the process and goals of recycling, get acquainted with farming. Imaginative programs for children of older ages are the galleries Arts Incorporated, concentrating on painting art, theatre, music, etc. There's also an exciting and healthy sports activity available for children: climbing exercises. The museum is beautifully designed and appointed with exhibits, the info, and visual aids. The ambiance is welcoming, bright and cheerful.
The museum has various membership and volunteer programs, as well as internship options for college students.
The museum store on the first floor also looks like a learning environment -- for kids to discover the world of books, toys, souvenirs, educational games, clothing, etc.
Although my visit wasn't long, I had a chance to talk to some staff: everybody was very friendly, they are professional, educated people, who love their job. They gave me some free brochures, handouts and booklets, and the spring 2023 edition of the regularly published magazine "Wonder", that can give parents a clear idea and details about the museum and the programs.
My general impression is, that Children's Discovery Museum is an invaluable source of knowledge and the opportunity for children to discover and enjoy learning from early on.
Thanks for hospitality and warm welcome from Children's Discovery Museum!
翻译:这是一个非常有趣和有意义的场所,适合从小学习和发现生活事实。儿童探索博物馆(2004 年开业)位于伊利诺伊州诺默尔的东博福特街 101 号,欢迎 3 个月到十几岁(及以上)的儿童。
这个现代化的博物馆提供各种各样的项目和活动,在许多印刷资料和网上都有详细描述。他们欢迎和鼓励孩子们参观博物馆,并让他们对参与学习活动感兴趣。
这里有一个互动展览馆列表,其中的游戏环境是一个愉快的学习过程。这些画廊位于博物馆的三层,创造了一种学习媒介,例如实施“好玩的学习者”、“早期探索者”、“日间营”等计划的各个阶段——所有计划都是针对不同年龄的;一楼“发现我的世界”画廊的展品对孩子们来说相当有趣——我看到很多小孩对展品非常感兴趣。博物馆向孩子们介绍了一些物理定律,让他们了解回收的过程和目标,熟悉农业。艺术画廊为年龄较大的儿童提供了富有想象力的项目,专注于绘画艺术、戏剧、音乐等。还有一项令人兴奋且健康的儿童体育活动:攀爬练习。博物馆设计精美,配有展品、信息和视觉辅助工具。氛围温馨、明亮而欢快。
博物馆有各种会员和志愿者计划,以及大学生实习选择。
一楼的博物馆商店看起来也像一个学习环境——让孩子们探索书籍、玩具、纪念品、教育游戏、服装等的世界。
虽然我的参观时间不长,但我有机会与一些工作人员交谈:每个人都非常友好,他们都是专业、受过良好教育的人,热爱自己的工作。他们给了我一些免费的小册子、传单和小册子,以及定期出版的杂志《奇迹》的 2023 年春季版,可以让父母清楚地了解博物馆和项目的详细信息。
我的总体印象是,儿童探索博物馆是一个宝贵的知识来源,也是孩子们从小就发现和享受学习的机会。
感谢儿童探索博物馆的热情款待和热烈欢迎!